Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment Record¶
Company: Zhangjiakou Hongji Agriculture Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Short Answer¶
This record (HJ-TD-PE-02-GL02-A-2022 series) is the working output of the food-fraud vulnerability assessment: an RPN risk matrix covering potato flake raw materials, additives and packaging suppliers, with risk levels determined from likelihood and severity scores. It is the evidence that the procedure has been applied, and the basis for deciding which materials need additional controls.
What a buyer's auditor typically asks for¶
- The scoring scale and how likelihood/severity were assigned, so the numbers can be reproduced rather than accepted.
- Which items were rated high, and what control was attached to each.
- Consistency with the supplier approval file — a high-risk supplier should not be approved without the corresponding mitigation.
- Evidence of use: that the record has a date, an owner, and a review history, and is not a document produced once for an audit.
1. Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment Form¶
The following RPN (Risk Priority Number) matrix evaluates raw material characteristics, supplier control level, substitution complexity, geographical origin, physical form/accessibility, detectability, and risk index for each material in the potato flake supply chain.
| Raw Material | Characteristics / Main Cause | Supplier / Control Level | Substitution Complexity | Geographical Origin | Physical Form / Accessibility | Detectability (D) | Risk Index / Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Basic agricultural product; excessive impurities (soil, grass, stones) | Level 1 supplier / Easily controlled | Simple substitution (P4) | Ulagai, Hailar, Tongyu, Siziwang Banner, Naiman | Bulk / Very accessible | D2 | R8 / Medium |
| Potato (green skin) | Basic agricultural product; green skin | Easily controlled | Simple substitution (P4) | Naiman | Ton bag / Very accessible | D2 | R8 / Medium |
| Potato (pesticide residues) | Improper pesticide use causing residues | Hard to control | Simple substitution (P5) | Ulagai, Hailar, Tongyu, Siziwang Banner, Naiman | Bulk / Less accessible | D2 | R10 / High |
| Citric acid | Colorless or white crystalline granules, odorless, sour | Level 1 supplier / Hard to control | Easy substitution (P4) | Shandong | Bagged / Accessible | D2 | R8 / Medium |
| Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | Milky white to light brown viscous powdery solid; excessive lead | Level 1 supplier / Hard to control | Simple substitution (P4) | Hangzhou | Bagged / Accessible | D2 | R8 / Medium |
| Paper-plastic packaging bag | Food-grade plastic bag; non-food-grade ink | Level 1 supplier / Hard to control | Easy substitution (P4) | Wenzhou | Bagged / Less accessible | D4 | R16 / High |
2. Risk Level Determination¶
| Risk Priority Number (RPN = P × D) | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 1–4 | Low (L) |
| 5–9 | Medium (M) |
| 10–25 | High (H) |
- Detectability (D): D1–D5
- Probability (P): P1–P5
3. High-Risk Materials¶
The following materials are classified as High risk and require enhanced control:
| Material | RPN | Control Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Potato (pesticide residues) | R10 | Third-party testing before delivery; supplier reports for 228 pesticide residues (GB 2763) + heavy metals |
| Paper-plastic packaging bag | R16 | Third-party test report per batch for food-grade compliance |
This archive is part of the Hongji Agriculture Technical Documentation Series. For more information about our vertically integrated potato supply chain — from seed breeding and cultivation to processing and global export — visit our official B2B website: https://hjpotatoflakes.com
References¶
- National Health Commission of China. GB National Food Safety Standards — contaminant limits and test methods.
- Hongji Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. 2026. "Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment Record." Hongji Agriculture Knowledge Center.